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| Prince of Peace E-Newsletter: July 2024 |
| Welcome to the Prince of Peace Monthly Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to keep you up to date on all that is going on here at Prince of Peace. If you ever have something you would like included in our next E-News, please contact Karina Higareda |
| JULY CALENDAR Monday-Friday, July 1st-5thFourth of July Week: Office Closed, Phones Open Wednesday, July 10thCEAP Farm Fresh Volunteers Needed Saturday, July 13thFaith on the Rocks, Cafeteria Christian |
 We hear you, we see you, we represent you… Look forward to regular updates from the council about the important news at POP and opportunities to ask questions and give us your ideas. Council Connect is a new initiative council is working on to foster communication and create a strong shared sense of community as we work together to do the good and important work at POP. Council Connect will include monthly short updates during the service and coffee with the council after those services as an opportunity for members to ask questions or discuss ideas with council, and announcements in the ENews with monthly updates of important happenings. Also, look for a suggestions/questions box in the Welcome Center where you can offer input for council or ask questions you would like us to answer in our announcements. We want to hear from you and we want you to hear from us. Click HERE for the most current finance report. |
 Faith on the Rocks: Summer Socials at Pocket Square Join us this summer for a refreshing take on faith discussions through this collaborative series between Prince of Peace + Cafeteria Christian!”Faith on the Rocks” is a series of events at Pocket Square Cocktail Lounge, featuring insightful guests and plenty of time to connect. Each event runs from 2 pm to 4 pm, 2-3 pm discussion led by a special guest, and 3-4 pm is social hour. Come and mingle, make connections, and enjoy some refreshments! July 13th: Faith and Politics with Rev. Angela Denker August 24th: Faith and Finances with Rev Scott Searl |
 OUTREACH UPDATES: Farm Fresh Fest is HERE for the Summer Sign up on the kiosk for Wednesday, July 10th, 12:30-2:30 pm.CEAP is looking for volunteers to help pack/distribute produce. Wednesday, August 7th is also available, from 2:30-5:30 pm SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE At Prince of Peace, we know how important it is to invest in the future of our community. That’s why we’re supporting students this back-to-school season by hosting a School Supply Drive for CEAP, our community safety net! Having essential school supplies helps students feel prepared and known at their community is investing in their education and their future – it helps them know that someone cares. Our drive will run from JULY 1st – AUGUST 4th, and you can donate by bringing suggested items right here to Church. SUGGESTED ITEMS CAN BE FOUND HERE. When kids don’t have the supplies they need in class, it really impacts their learning. We owe it to our youngest neighbors to set them up for success! POP is partnering with CEAP to ensure that the students of our community feel prepared and cared for and can focus on learning and growing this school year. |
Children, Youth and Family Ministry Highlights Summer Ministry is really kicking up the weekly energy around here. Children’s Ministry is busy with Summer Day Camp and Sunday morning faith formation 2 Sundays a month. Middle School Ministry meets on Wednesdays every week and alternates between Fellowship Days and Service Learning DaysHigh School Ministry is continuing to meet one Sunday night a month for a time of fellowship our Youth head to WAPO at the end of this month for our week (Youth & High School) and weekend (1st-3rd Graders)The best way to keep up with all of our Summer adventures is to follow our Children, Youth and Family FACEBOOK PAGE. You can also view our full Children, Youth and Family Ministry July Newsletter HERE.  Women’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study is taking a summer break until fall. They will resume meeting on the first Wednesday of the month (at 2pm) starting back up September 2024. If you have questions or are interested in joining the group contact Alys Nelson at (612) 599-5457. Prince of Peace Book Club Meets monthly in members’ homes. For more information on the book being discussed and the meeting place, please call Dianne Malewicki at (763) 242-3821.  Church Library News Hopefully, you are all enjoying the summer weather and having time to relax and enjoy some good times with your family and friends. Don’t forget that your church library has some wonderful and fun books and DVDs to enjoy too! Come to the library before and after the Sunday service to find something special to take home. Click HERE for a list of recommended books. |
 Scam Alert Reminder: Prince of Peace pastors and staff will never text you or email you asking for gift cards, or individual monetary gifts. When in doubt, check with our team to make sure you aren’t the target of a scam.  OFFICE CLOSED Due to the holiday week, our staff will be working from home. The phones will be open and the offices will be closed during the week of 4th of July. Offices will reopen by Monday, July 8th. |
 THERE’S ALWAYS A PLACE FOR YOU HERE We need you in order to help others! Here at POP we have a variety of ways where folks can “lend a hand”. See a list of volunteer opportunities, or please consider joining one of many volunteer teams below. For a couple hours on Sunday mornings: Usher and/or Greet Serve Communion Read Scripture Library Team Serve coffee/cookies Money Counters Join a Music Team (Choir/Bells/Band) Other Opportunities: Funeral Team Quilter Team Garden Team (Seasonal) Outreach Team No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know! Contact the office or click HERE to email the POP staff. |